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Watch me rise

by Douglas E. Luffborough

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Doug’s journey from a challenging childhood marked by hunger, homelessness, and temptation to the triumph of earning a Harvard degree reveals the power of resilience and hope. Battling learning obstacles and difficult circumstances, he transforms his life through education and determination, proving that no obstacle is too great to overcome. His story inspires with its honest portrayal of struggle, growth, and the strength found in self-belief.

Representation & Themes

FamilySelf-actualizationComing of AgeBiographySocial Justice

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Poverty & Hardship Fear & Anxiety Bullying Substance Use
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781939418586
Pages
258
Published
2014
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
95,208

Genres

Self-Help

Subjects

Childhood and youthFamilySelf-actualization (Psychology)BiographySelf-realizationSuccessHappinessDysfunctional familiesYoung menCollege graduates